Senior Project Manager

You're passionate about a career delivering solutions that impact millions. 

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you'll:
Manage end-to-end project delivery as the Senior Project Manager - Project Delivery (Production) for our Tangara Fleet Life Extension Project. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee the production master plan in collaboration with discipline leads from critical areas such as Production, Supply Chain, Engineering and Assurance, Testing and Commissioning, and PMO.

Your key tasks will include project forecasting, scheduling, and sequencing production activities to effectively attain the predefined key performance indicators (KPIs). Additionally, you will coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure that outcomes are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budgetary constraints.

You'll play a key role in establishing robust project management frameworks, driving efficiencies, and ensuring successful delivery within an operational and safety-critical rail environment.

This is a fixed term full-time role up to 24 months, based at Flemington and the salary is RC7 ($167,229 - $183,993) + super + annual leave loading. This is a rare opportunity to work on the largest rolling stock life extension project in NSW history. It's a high-profile, transformational project shaping the future of Sydney's rail fleet where your expertise will make a real difference. You'll enjoy a collaborative and professional workplace culture committed to safety, innovation, and excellence.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you
Demonstrated experience managing large, complex, operational and safety-critical projects in highly regulated environments such as rail, mining or heavy industry, or equivalent.

Ability to lead end-to-end project delivery, including forecasting, budgeting, scheduling and stakeholder engagement. 

A solid understanding of supply chain, production planning and sequencing, and how these impact operational outcomes.

Proficiency in tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP, and document management systems. Training in PRINCE or PMBOK is desirable although not essential.

Solution-focused mindset, excellent communication skills and the ability to drive efficiencies and deliver successful outcomes in high-visibility environments.

Experience in rolling stock upgrades or fleet modernisation projects is highly desirable but not essential.

Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We're continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now

Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 9th November 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact RENEE..NSW.GOV.AU.

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